Compare 3/42 and 5/8
342 is smaller than 58
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
342 = 3 × 442 × 4 = 12168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
58 = 5 × 218 × 21 = 105168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12168 < 105168 or 342 < 58
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